Brainwaves and Coffee: Your Daily Dose of Mind Mirth
July 19, 2026 - 20:58
1 Trait You Need More Than Similarity In A Relationship, By A PsychologistA psychologist`s new analysis of global relationship data challenges a long-held belief about romantic compatibility. While many couples strive to find a partner who shares their interests, values,...
July 19, 2026 - 01:06
Psychology says people who always want a different meal may be wired to seek noveltyIf you are the type of person who can never order the same dish twice, your brain might be hardwired for novelty. According to recent psychological research, the urge to constantly switch up meals...
July 18, 2026 - 08:59
How I pitched a 2,300-word feature on infidelity to a trade magazineAfter spending weeks reporting a deep-dive feature on infidelity, I got the call every writer dreads: the story was killed. The editor liked the angle, but the publication shifted priorities. I had...
July 17, 2026 - 21:01
Emoji & Psychological Research: Introducing Team EmojiAlmost two decades have passed since emoji first entered the mainstream, and their popularity shows no signs of fading. From simple smiley faces to complex sequences of food, animals, and objects,...
July 17, 2026 - 15:11
Report highlights ‘startling disconnect’ between seminary formators, psychological expertsA new study from the University of Notre Dame`s McGrath Institute for Church Life reveals growing mental health challenges among seminarians and calls for major changes in how psychological care is...
July 16, 2026 - 17:48
Travel Isn't Just a Break - It's a DisruptionYou don`t need a trip to relax. You need one to unsettle yourself. That is the argument gaining traction among neuroscientists who study how travel affects the brain. The old idea that a vacation...
July 16, 2026 - 15:33
How PMI and Retail Money Funds Reveal Market PsychologyThe relationship between the Purchasing Managers` Index (PMI) and Retail Money Funds (RMF) offers a clear window into the shifting moods of investors and business leaders. These two indicators,...
July 15, 2026 - 18:45
Psychology says people who trust easily aren't always ignoring the red flags, they may be just giving theA common assumption is that people who trust easily are simply ignoring the warning signs. But psychology suggests a more nuanced truth. Those who extend trust readily are not necessarily blind to...
July 15, 2026 - 00:54
Psychology says people who like exams may be motivated by challenge rather than pressureNew research in cognitive psychology indicates that individuals who genuinely enjoy taking exams are not simply adrenaline junkies or masochists. Instead, they tend to view tests as a welcome...
July 14, 2026 - 05:44
The Surprising Age When Your Mental Abilities Truly Peak, According to PsychologyA new study from psychologists suggests that the so-called `peak form` in life arrives much later than most people assume. Rather than the twenties or early thirties, the research points to age 45...
July 13, 2026 - 22:35
Psychology says people who keep sharing life anecdotes aren't trying to make everything about themselves,A new look at social behavior challenges the common assumption that people who constantly share personal anecdotes are simply trying to make everything about themselves. According to recent...
July 13, 2026 - 14:21
VA interns complete psychology training programIRON MOUNTAIN - Two doctoral candidates have successfully finished their year-long psychology training at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. Zachary Bertram and Caroline Rogers were recognized...
July 12, 2026 - 18:50
Psychology says the calm people feel in a forest is not simply in their imagination — studies find that even a short walk among trees can lower cortisol, possibly activating a stress response shaped long before modern lifeThe quiet hush of a forest is not just a pleasant escape from the city noise. A growing body of research suggests that the deep calm many people experience among trees is a measurable biological...
July 12, 2026 - 02:44
Why Some People Never Take Off Their Jacket: It's Not About HidingPsychology suggests that people who always wear a jacket aren`t necessarily uncomfortable, shy, or emotionally guarded. A favorite jacket may simply be exactly that, a favorite piece of clothing....
July 11, 2026 - 13:40
What Happens in the Brain When Cannabis Is Used Every DayUsing cannabis every day does more than produce a temporary high. It reshapes the brain`s normal operating state in ways that persist long after the immediate intoxication fades. According to...
July 10, 2026 - 20:48
Psychology says people who don't use pillows while sleeping aren't strange, they may be listening to theirFor many, a good night`s rest starts with fluffing the perfect pillow. But a growing number of people are ditching the pillow entirely, and psychology suggests this habit is far from strange. In...
July 10, 2026 - 14:26
ECU opens new Psychology Clinic buildingGREENVILLE, N.C. - East Carolina University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this afternoon to mark the official opening of its new Psychology Clinic building. The facility is located at 200 E. 1st...
July 9, 2026 - 20:01
3 Habits To Replace Your Over-Apologizing Tendency, By A PsychologistSaying sorry for every small inconvenience might feel polite, but psychologists warn it can actually undermine your credibility and relationships. Over-apologizing signals low self-worth and shifts...
July 9, 2026 - 14:56
Trail Therapy: The Role of Sport PsychologyAt this year`s Western States 100, one crew member had a unique set of goals that had nothing to do with their own finish time. Their objectives were clear: help as many runners as possible work...
July 8, 2026 - 19:15
Why We View the Past as Better Than the PresentNostalgia offers a warm, familiar comfort, a mental escape to a time when things felt simpler. But this rosy view of the past comes with a hidden cost. Psychologists call it the `reminiscence bump,...
July 8, 2026 - 03:28
The psychology of luck: Why some people seem to get lucky more oftenMost people have looked at someone successful and assumed they were simply in the right place at the right time. It is an easy conclusion to make. But a growing body of research suggests that luck...
July 7, 2026 - 01:17
When the couch turns away from October 7The Freud Museum London is set to host an event billed as a guide for how to talk about Gaza and Israel. On the surface, the premise seems reasonable: a space for difficult dialogue, grounded in...
July 6, 2026 - 14:23
Psychology says warm, helpful people have few friends as they employ usefulness as a defense mechanism, which makes them valuable not vulnerableWe all have that one friend who remembers the coffee order, shows up with soup when sick, and is happy to pick you up from the airport at 5 am. They are in every group chat, and yet, if you ask...
July 5, 2026 - 18:53
Why some people remember every rupee they spend: What psychology saysYou know that one friend who can tell you exactly how much they spent on chai last Tuesday? For years, we`ve called that person a miser, or worse, boring. But psychology suggests there is more to...
July 5, 2026 - 00:24
Why Men Never Stop Thinking About ‘The One That Got Away’, According to PsychologyMost men carry the memory of a specific person they quietly label as `the one that got away.` It is not just a romantic trope from movies or a convenient excuse for nostalgia. Psychologists say...
July 4, 2026 - 06:14
Rationality, Psychology and CapitalismA fresh critique of behavioral economics has arrived, arguing that the field`s popular criticisms of rational choice theory are not just misguided but dangerously overreaching. The book,...
July 3, 2026 - 23:47
Psychology says people who cook far more food than necessary aren't just overpreparing, they may be expresNew research in behavioral psychology suggests that individuals who habitually cook far more food than needed are not simply bad at meal planning or prone to waste. Instead, their behavior may...
July 3, 2026 - 17:02
A major online safety bill for kids just passed the House. Here's what experts say parents need to knowThe U.S. House of Representatives has approved the KIDS Act, a sweeping piece of legislation designed to strengthen online safety for minors. The bill now moves to the Senate, where its future...
July 2, 2026 - 18:18
Psychology says people who take short trips every few months are happier, less stressed and more resilient than those who wait for one big annual vacationA growing body of psychological research is challenging the traditional idea that a single long vacation each year is the best way to recharge. Instead, studies suggest that people who take short...
July 2, 2026 - 11:19
Penn State students explore cross-cultural psychology through Costa Rica programA three-week faculty-led program in San Jose, Costa Rica, gave Penn State students a hands-on look at cross-cultural psychology. The experience combined classroom instruction with community...